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corpuscles of Stannius

Term ID
ZFA:0001200
Synonyms
Definition
Islands of eosinic cells found on the lateroventral surface of the kidney. Function is thought to be that of the parathyroid gland in other vertebrates, which are lacking in fishes. These cells secrete hypocalcin (teleocalcin) to regulate calcium metabolism.
Appears at
Segmentation:20-25 somites (19.0h-22.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0001200
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
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Expression
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Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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